BNurs Adult Nursing

As per the government announcement, all UK nursing students on courses from September 2020 will receive a payment of at least £5,000 a year which they will not need to pay back. The funding will be given to all new and continuing degree-level nursing, midwifery and many allied health students from September 2020. More information can be found on the NHS website.

Please note, eligibility criteria for the new funding will be the same as the wider NHS Learning Support Fund payable to students ordinarily resident in the UK and studying at a university in England. Find out about the financial support available to students starting at Manchester.

Find out about the financial support available to students starting at Manchester.

The Catherine Chisholm scholarship is also applicable to students from selected countries for this course. Find out more details on the scholarship page .

This course introduces students to foundational concepts and skills required to undertake quantitative research in healthcare settings. The unit encourages critical engagement with statistical research methods while fostering hands-on experience in small-scale data collection and analysis. Students will develop an appreciation for the role of quantitative research in advancing nursing practice, alongside the practical skills necessary to design, conduct, and interpret research findings.

This unit aims to:

Facilitate students to develop the skills to undertake basic statistical research and to understand the limits and opportunities of quantitative research. Students will practice the major aspects of producing research using statistical methods. Students will be supported to collaboratively develop their research skills with a focus on research with numbers and  undertake a small piece of low-risk quantitative research using methods such as questionnaires and observations. They will develop and apply critical thinking skills to the undertaking of quantitative research.
 

The syllabus introduces the value of quantitative research in nursing, covering study designs, ethical considerations, data collection and analysis techniques, and practical application. Students will learn reflexivity in quantitative research, reporting findings effectively, and producing a small-scale research project.

A mix of lectures, seminars, online study, and practical workshops will support learning. Students will participate in small group work, collaborative projects and discussions. Hands-on experience will be gained through data collection and analysis using SPSS.

A1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of quantitative research methods

A2 Demonstrate awareness of the ethical issues in quantitative research, including routinely collected data and data collected in special settings e.g. prisons

A3 Identify and discuss the relevant study designs in quantitative research

A4 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of participant recruitment in quantitative research

A5 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the use of routinely collected data for quantitative research

B1 Identify and explain the underpinning evidence for how to choose appropriate quantitative research methods

B2 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the importance of rigorous data collection

B3 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the importance of rigorous analytical techniques

B4 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the importance of appropriate reporting of statistical findings

C1 Demonstrate ability to effectively undertake a small low risk quantitative research project

C2 Demonstrate ability to develop appropriate materials to support a small quantitative research project (i.e. information sheets, data collection tools etc)

C3 Demonstrate ability to analyse data in a rigorous manner

C4 Demonstrate ability to conduct basic statistical analyses using SPSS software

C5 Demonstrate ability to write up findings from small quantitative research project

C6 Demonstrate ability to reflect on quantitative research processes

D1 Demonstrate understanding of the limitations of quantitative research

D2 To reflect on their own knowledge and skills in relation to quantitative research methods

D3 Participate in collaborative learning and peer support

The summative assessment involves producing a 2000-word academic research report of a small-scale quantitative project, including a short reflective account. Students will present their research plans to peers for formative feedback.  

Students will receive verbal and written feedback on their formative presentation and summative report, alongside peer feedback to foster collaborative learning and continuous improvement.  

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